Matthew 16:17

“And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.”

"And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven." - Matthew 16:17
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What does Matthew 16:17 mean?

Matthew 16:17 (KJV) reads, "And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven." This verse occurs in the New Testament of the Bible and is part of a larger passage in which…

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Divine Revelation: The Blessing of Knowing Christ

In Matthew 16:17, we encounter a pivotal moment in the life of Simon Peter, one of the foremost disciples of Jesus. The verse states, "And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which…

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A Prayer of Revelation and Gratitude

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer, I am awed by the depth of Your wisdom and the glory of Your revelation. I reflect on the words spoken by our Lord Jesus in Matthew 16:17: "And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood…

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